TO MOTHER MARYANNE To see the infinite pity of this place, The mangled limb, the devastated face, The innocent sufferer smiling at the rod- A fool were tempted to deny his God. He sees, he shrinks. But if he gaze again, Lo, beauty springing from the breast of pain! He marks the sisters on the mournful shores; And even a fool is silent and adores. --Robert Louis Stevenson, written while visiting her in 1889
Much love to you, Father Patrick, Thank you ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
"Try to expect what God gives you, no matter how bitter. God wills it." This is a hopeful message. One to remember.
TO MOTHER MARYANNE
To see the infinite pity of this place,
The mangled limb, the devastated face,
The innocent sufferer smiling at the rod-
A fool were tempted to deny his God.
He sees, he shrinks. But if he gaze again,
Lo, beauty springing from the breast of pain!
He marks the sisters on the mournful shores;
And even a fool is silent and adores.
--Robert Louis Stevenson, written while visiting her in 1889
Damian had some fun ...fafo. #leprosy isnt an aerosol virus.